8 items that could be worth thousands in the next 50 years

Before you have a Marie Kondo-style declutter of your home, consider holding onto your items a little bit longer, as they could be worth more than you think.

We all have things tucked away at home, whether it be in the attic or pushed to the back of a bedroom drawer. But many things we often discard in an instant could actually be worth thousands over the next 50 years.

A new study conducted by packaging supplier Rajapack alongside Antiques Roadshow expert Wayne Colquhoun has discovered which household items could make you rich — and they're things many of us may have tucked away on shelves or in cabinets.

'The printed word for me will never go away. There is an intrinsic craft to the science that creates the beauty that lies within the production of a book. And as traditional skills decline, real craftsmanship will prevail and rise in value,' Wayne explains.

'I think books will be with us forever and remain a sturdy and strong investment. In the case of the best of the best and the rarest of the rare, they will be the best way to see your money grow in the most pleasurable of ways.'

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Take a look at some of the items which are worth the most. Who knows, you may even have some lying around at home...

8 items that could be worth thousands in 50 years' time

1. The Lord of The Rings Trilogy books: worth £100,000A first edition print from this collection signed by the author are currently worth £18,000 but their price will dramatically increase up to £100,000. Another reason to hang onto them a little bit longer…

2. Harry Potter books: worth £50,000Go and check your book shelves as a first printing of this set of books signed by J.K. Rowling will be worth £50,000, up from its current value of £30,000.

3. Bank of England £5 and £10 notes (polymer notes, first printing): worth £10,000Check behind your sofa or in the car as these notes could be worth up to £10,000 in the future.

4. Becoming by Michelle Obama: worth £3,000If you have Michelle's Obama best-selling book — and got it signed by the former First Lady herself — then it could be worth around £3,000 in the future.

5. The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour Book: worth £3,000Got one of these lying around at home? You could make a real fortune selling it off in the future.

6. Coachella 2018 memorabilia: worth £1,000Good news if you attended Coachella last year as anything you purchased at the festival could be worth around £1,000.

7. New Avengers comic books: £1,000Comic books are commonly passed on to local charity shops after just a few reads, but anyone with the new Avengers edition should keep it in a safe spot.

8. A Game of Thrones: worth £1,000The disappointment from how the show ended for some GoT fans will disappear if you own a signed first edition, as it will be worth £1,000 in the next 50 years. Keep this one firmly in sight!

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For the full list and more information about the items worth the most, head over to their website.

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